State Bank of India (SBI) has scheduled the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination for August 2, 4, and 5, 2025, filling 541 vacancies. The admit cards are expected to be released in the third or fourth week of July 2025, and will be accessible on the official website.
Key Dates
| Event | Date or Timeline |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates | August 2, 4 & 5, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Third or Fourth week of July 2025 |
| Exam Phases | Prelims → Mains → Psychometric Test + Interview |
How to Download the Admit Card
- Go to SBI’s official Careers page: sbi.co.in/careers
- Click on “Recruitment of Probationary Officers (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025-26/04)”
- Select “Call Letter for Preliminary Examination” once activated
- Log in using your Registration/Roll Number and Password/Date of Birth
- Download and print your admit card
What to Check on Your Admit Card
- Candidate name, registration/roll number
- Exam date, exam centre address, reporting time
- Photograph and signature
- Shift timings and venue details
- Essential exam-day guidelines
Exam Pattern — Preliminary Test
- Total Questions: 100 (1 hour)
- English Language: 40 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 marks
- Reasoning Ability: 30 marks
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer
- No sectional cut-off; overall score based
Official Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| SBI Careers & PO Recruitment Portal | sbi.co.in/careers/probationary-officers (SBI) |
| SBI PO Notification (Advt. No. CRPD/PO/2025‑26/04) PDF | Refer under “Current Openings” on SBI Careers |
| Admit Card (when released) | Under same Recruitment section |
| Official Exam Notice & Updates | Available at sbi.co.in/careers |
Final Advice
- Keep your Registration/Roll Number and Password/DOB ready in advance.
- Monitor the SBI Careers page from 18 July 2025 onwards.
- Print the admit card as soon as it’s released.
- Follow reporting time guidelines and arrive early for your exam on August 2, 4, or 5.
